Thursday, September 23, 2010

Texting, the root of all evil.

Times have changed world. For the longest time we have found that the root of all evil is money.
Well I am here to tell you that things have changed quite a bit since philosophers came across this massive discovery. While it is true that money still has its roots to evil, it is decided that there is something more evil. Something that puts money way behind on the evil meter.
Some may think its deliciously fattening jelly filled bakery items... nope. Others view monsters as terrible evil things that scare us. You know the ones, they hide in your closet and under your bed. well, if you've ever seen the movie monsters you would know that they too, aren't evil at all.


World the answer is texting.

Texting became the cool thing to do when you were in high school. Seems like everyone in school had a phone, and you could always talk to friends while you were in school... no matter where they were! It was amazing. Well texting became more and more popular. Before you know it, people do not even talk to each other. No one makes phone calls, and surely no one will talk face to face. In fact, standing right next to someone and texting them is not unheard of. Texting has become so much of a habit for people that for some (myself included), the phone is basically attached to their hand at all times. Words are never taken the way they need to be taken way they are meant to be when read off a screen, which ultimately gets us all into trouble... the list goes on and on.
world, this needs to stop.

The world has adapted into a method of talking out all personal issues with a text. After all its easier, you don't have to set up a time to meet someone and you can do it anywhere any time. If all you do is converse with others through texts, if you get caught with words in your mouth you have more time to get yourself out of the whole with responses to others. Relationships begin, thrive, and end all through text messages.



While these are all "pro's" of texting the cons outnumber by a whole lot more.


It didn't take long before students were cheating in schools through text messages, pornography is being distributed at an alarming rate, and too many drivers are dying on the road because someone has to send/read a text message. It scares me so much when I see others inside my car or others that are texting as they drive.



Bottom Line is texting is out of control. Those who started this trend never saw this coming. But the world needs to solve this problem asap.  I"m going to work on it myself. Texting does not need to be the center of the universe. Help me out world, don't let me get carried away.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Water Polo

Lately I have been thinking about a long lost love of mine. Yes, recently, i have been thinking a lot about water polo. Before I left for Australia I remember thinking that as soon as I got back that i would begin training for and competing in water polo! Well, i still want to. But not quite at the collegiate level that i did beforehand. Its amazing how two years on the mission will shape you into what you really need in your life.
I can't quite explain my reasoning, except for the fact that I do not want to play for University of Utah anymore. I'd much rather just play pick up games and summer leagues for a while.
While i have made the decision, it is still fun to look at the memories of the past... check these out!
Playing some defense
Sweet shot from outside
Reed and I teamin up on poor goalie



These are just a few pictures that i've been looking at, but ultimately it is decided. Water Polo is the best sport out there
Just ask Reed.









Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Sunday Morning...

A couple weeks back i was asked to speak at stake priesthood coming up on this sunday morning. a week after that i was asked to speak at one of my wards in my stake.
Last week I was asked if i'd fill in for a return missionary who cant speak.
All three talks are happening this sunday.
This is going to be fun!

Thursday, September 9, 2010

"I am your density.. i mean, your destiny"

So upon arriving back home I have found myself in the midst of a lot of things. Things, people, weather, school, and basically anything else you could think of have changed. It is like being born again, only this time your really 21 years old. I feel as if I have been picked up from some other planet, and dropped right in the middle of a whole new world.
One of the first things that was said to me when I got home was that i needed to start dating. Oh boy...  ha! and not only dating, but that it was my "priesthood responsibility" to date at least once every week. Here we go, once a week. Come on Rob, you've got it! Think about it.. You've spent the past two years doing everything in your power to talk to EVERYONE you see on the streets. Talking to girls shouldn't be an issue right?
wrong.
In fact, in the month I've been home I have found myself to being not quite the machine i might have thought I'd be. Instead, I look a lot like this character...

Don't you just Love this guy?!


Earlier i was trying to ask a girl out on a date, and my heart started pumping out of my chest, not because I'm madly in love, but for fear that i might die! ha!
world, i struggle with talking to girls one on one. a lot. So if you see me struggling, panicing, sweating, etc help me out a little bit...

Things will turn out better eventually... at least I hope they do.

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Welcome Back!

Well world... I'm back.
The past two years have been the most amazing two years i could have ever imagined.  I wish I could take everyone of you back in time, and just watch them with me. I have had some of the best times, and some of the worst times as well all on my mission. Experiences that are so dear to my heart now also fill many pages of my journals.

Sister Lemperle, Elder Fawson, and I
The best hug, ever!
Back again, Oh happy Reunion!

These are a few pictures of when I had arrived back home. It has been very good to be back with the family. I REALLY miss the mission, but i am excited for new challenges and adventures in this next chapter of my life.
stay tuned, and I will see if i can keep up this blog thing.
Love you ALL